Pima Medical Institute-East Valley campus
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Pima Medical Institute-East Valley

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Pima Medical Institute-East Valley emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 40 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-East Valley received on average $4,070 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,070
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 33% $4,205 $357,400
Other Federal Grant 85 33% $4,342 $369,100
State Grant/Scholarships 9 3% $2,986 $26,875
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 19 7% $1,437 $27,300
Total Grant & Scholarships 104 40% $4,070 $423,275

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-East Valley students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-East Valley students is 68.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.4%.

68.9%

  • asian 75.0% 3 students
  • African American 66.7% 8 students
  • white 67.2% 88 students
  • hispanic 70.0% 56 students
  • Mixed Race 75.7% 28 students

Service Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational